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26 May 2014

Does Pope Francis like coffee?

One of the things the Italians - and many others, as well - cannot
understand about me is utter dislike of coffee, a dislike which borders
on hatred. It is the very taste of coffee which I cannot tolerate and
goes so far that my taste buds will not allow me even to eat tiramisu.

For
many years people have told me that coffee "is an acquired taste" and
that I "will get used to it." I've never found these reassuring and have
frequently asked in response, "Why would I would to get used to a
flavor I already know I don't like?" To this day, no one has been able
to answer that question.

Now, why am I rambling on
about coffee? A few moments ago I saw a picture taken during Pope
Francis' pilgrimage to the Holy Land and the expression of the Holy
Father's face led me to wonder if doesn't share my dislike of cofffee:

Were I to capture the above photo, I would simply use, "What is this stuff?"

For
the record, I have no idea whether or not Pope Francis likes coffee,
but given that most of the world does, I suspect he does drink coffee.
But probably only because he hasn't yet discovered Dr Pepper.

Please, Lord, a saint!

About Me

Father Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S., a priest of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, serves as Pastor of St. Augustine Parish, Ashland; Director of the Office for Divine Worship and the Catechumenate; Adjutant Judicial Vicar; and as Diocesan Judge for the Diocesan Tribunal.